2024-03-12 22:05:33
Belarus has expressed interest in working with Bangladesh in the development of processed food, agricultural machinery and human resources. The country has also expressed interest in expanding trade between the two countries in the near future.
On Sunday (March 10) in Motijheel of the capital, the senior vice-president of FBCCI, the top trade organization. Deputy Foreign Minister of Belarus Evgeny Shestakov expressed his interest in a courtesy meeting with Amin Helali.
At this time, bilateral trade and investment between Bangladesh and Belarus, development of human resources, exchange of skills and technology, and mutual cooperation were discussed between the two sides.
Senior Vice President of FBCCI in the meeting. Amin Helali said that Bangladesh has huge human resources, but agricultural land is limited. Belarus, on the other hand, has a lot of land, but a much smaller population. Both countries can benefit from mutual cooperation in agricultural production and processing. He called for the investment of Belarus in developing the skills of young people including processed agricultural products, medicine, ceramics, raw materials for paper making (paper pulp), tourism in Bangladesh.
Besides, he drew the attention of Belarus to the import of agricultural products and human resources from Bangladesh. Amin Helali.
At this time, the business leaders want the cooperation of the Deputy Foreign Minister of Belarus in simplifying the visa system for Bangladeshi businessmen and entrepreneurs.
In the meeting, the Deputy Foreign Minister of Belarus Evgeny Shestakov emphasized on strengthening the commercial communication and coordination between the businessmen of Bangladesh and Belarus. He expressed interest in importing agricultural products including fruits and jute from Bangladesh. Along with this, the Deputy Foreign Minister of Belarus also expressed his interest in working with Bangladesh to improve the skills of young people, including the formation of medical personnel.
Directors of FBCCI, business leaders, government officials etc. were also present at this time.